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The Beach at Gomu, August 7, 1943
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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The Beach at Gomu, August 7, 1943

Artifact IDMO 63.20
Object Type Painting
Date ca. 1961
Artist (Illustrator, American)
Gifter
Medium Ink, gouache
DimensionsOverall H 26 in x W 34 in (66 cm x 86.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack and white ink and gouache painting on sepia colored ground of John F. Kennedy in a canoe with indigenous islanders in the Solomon Islands. Framed, in linen covered mat with metal plaque.
Historical NoteThis painting was created to illustrate an article that appeared in Cavalier Magazine in 1961. The original was presented to President Kennedy on May 1, 1961 by Lieutenant Arthur Reginald Evans, Australian Coastwatcher (commander of New Zealand camp during PT-109 incident), during Evans' visit to the White House. Kennedy hung it in his lounge at the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteArtifact was received through the White House Gift Unit in 1964, custody was transferred to the government through the Deed of Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy on 2/15/1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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